Offer to host happy hour at your house, eat at the bar rather than in the main dining room of a nice restaurant, have a picnic, share a meal, prepare meals ahead of time at home, eat a snack before going out, and take advantage of weekly specials or happy hour deals.

Get your friends involved, they probably need to save some money in this area as well.

Make a Game of It

Another area where many overspend is buying clothes. Have fun saving money; make a game out of it.

If you love to shop, challenge yourself to find the absolute best deals available.

Some ideas for saving money on clothes include shopping at discount stores, thrift shops or consignment stores.

You can find incredible designer clothes in upscale consignment stores at a fraction of their original price.

Plan ahead to buy new clothes that complement your current wardrobe. Take care of your clothes, and change out of good clothes once you get home to extend their life.

Avoid buying trendy clothes that may be out of style next season. Consider following trends with less expensive accessories and load your base wardrobe with more classic styles.